Education Consultant

SMTP CONSULT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SMTP Consult Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Education Consultant to guide students and families through university admissions across Singapore, the US, and the UK.

You will craft personalised admissions strategies, coordinate timelines, prepare essays, and liaise with schools to gather references and ensure timely applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a degree from a reputable university is preferred.
• Proven experience in university admissions counselling with UCAS, Common App and local processes.
• Demonstrated success guiding students to offers from leading universities (Oxbridge, Ivy League, local universities).
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and client-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive consultations with students and parents to assess academic performance and aspirations.
• Recommend suitable universities and programmes in Singapore, US and UK with admission requirements and pathways.
• Develop personalised admissions strategies and timelines with clear milestones.
• Guide students through end-to-end applications, including UCAS, Common App and local universities.
• Assist with personal statements, essays, tests and interviews, and provide regular progress updates to families.
• Coordinate references and letters of recommendation with schools and teachers.
• Monitor progress and deadlines, maintaining confidential student records.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Client focus

UCAS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Our Company

SMTP Consult Pte Ltd is a family office concierge firm dedicated to supporting clients and their families in relocating to Singapore. We provide bespoke solutions tailored to each family’s unique needs, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition to life in Singapore.

One of our key service offerings is university admissions advisory, assisting students with applications to leading universities in Singapore, the United States and the United Kingdom.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Education Consultant to join our team, specialising in university admissions. The successful candidate will work closely with students and their families to provide comprehensive, personalised guidance throughout the admissions journey, from university and course selection to application submission and offer acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive consultations with students and parents to assess academic performance, interests, extracurricular achievements and university aspirations.
• Recommend suitable universities and academic programmes in Singapore, the US and the UK, advising on admission requirements, course structures and potential career pathways.
• Develop personalised admissions strategies and application timelines, establishing clear milestones from initial planning to final admission outcomes.
• Manage and guide students through the end-to-end application process, including UCAS, Common App and applications to local universities such as NUS, NTU and SMU.
• Support students in preparing personal statements, application essays, admissions tests and university interviews.
• Provide regular progress updates to parents and families, delivering a high standard of personalised service in line with the expectations of a family office clientele.
• Keep abreast of university admissions policies, application trends and entry requirements across Singapore, the US and the UK.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen students’ academic, extracurricular and leadership profiles through targeted development plans.
• Liaise with schools and teachers to monitor student progress and coordinate academic references and recommendation letters.
• Monitor application progress, manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate, confidential student records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a degree from a reputable university is preferred.
• Proven experience in university admissions counselling, with a strong understanding of UCAS, Common App and local university application processes.
• Demonstrated success in guiding students to secure offers from leading universities, such as Oxbridge, Ivy League institutions and Singapore’s autonomous universities (NUS, NTU and SMU).
• Proficiency in both Mandarin and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate confidently and tactfully with students, parents, schools and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple student cases and competing deadlines effectively.
• A client-focused, discreet and professional approach, with a genuine commitment to delivering personalised, high-quality advisory services.
• Experience with international school admissions is an advantage.

EA License Name & License Number: SMTP Consult Pte. Ltd. (23C1754)

EA Personnel Name & Registration Number: Keith Wong (R24125987)